Jaime Zapata
Cactus
Summary
Construction professional with comprehensive background in managing multifaceted construction projects from inception to completion. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving high-quality results. Reliable and adaptable, with strong leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
General Superintendent/ Welder/Roustabout Foreman
Crossfire LLC
10.5-15 - Current
- Created and executed project plan and schedule, complying with budget and quality measures.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Monitored construction schedule to deliver highest quality product on time and within budget.
- Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
Insulator, Scaffold Builder and Metal Man
Northwest Insulation
1.11-12 - 10.1-15
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Installed loose or foam insulation in tight spaces to meet building code requirements.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Utilized fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Repaired insulation and industrial equipment, pipes and ductwork maintain temperatures.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
Education
GED -
Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School
Plainview, MNAssociate of Arts - Welding
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX08-2018
Skills
- Piping Installation and Repair
- Excavation and Construction
- Meeting Participation
- Hand Tools and Machinery
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Equipment Operation
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Hiring Determinations
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Worker Supervision
- Procedure Planning
- Employee Training
- Decision Making
- Schedule Determination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Self Control and Integrity
- Employee Motivation
- Relationship Building
- Welding and Brazing
- Forklift Operation
- Stress Tolerance
- Lockout and Tagout
- Site Inspection
- Project Management
- Construction supervision
- Labor management
- Site inspections
- Documentation control
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Education and Training
other
Timeline
General Superintendent/ Welder/Roustabout Foreman
Crossfire LLC
10.5-15 - Current
Insulator, Scaffold Builder and Metal Man
Northwest Insulation
1.11-12 - 10.1-15
GED -
Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School
Associate of Arts - Welding
Frank Phillips College
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